4-day Toubkal trek
A slower way up North Africa's highest peak. An acclimatising first day, a night at the Toubkal refuge, then the summit on day 3, with your own local team and a cook preparing your lunches.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Highest point
- 4,167 m
- Walking
- 4–7h a day
- Group size
- Flexible — solo to 20+
Day by day
Walking times are approximate and can change with the weather and your pace.
Day1
Marrakech · Imlil
Marrakech to Imlil, acclimatisation hike
We pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech and drive to the Imlil valley, about 1h30 away, where the trek begins. Our local team meets you and takes you to a guesthouse for a welcome mint tea and a look at the route on the map. Then you set off on an acclimatising hike to Tizi Mzik pass (2,489 m), with a lunch stop prepared by your cook. After lunch you walk back down the same way to your lodge in Imlil, where you spend the night.
WalkingAbout 4h
Highest point2,489 m
NightLodge in Imlil
Day2
Imlil · Toubkal refuge
Imlil to the Toubkal refuge
After breakfast at your lodge, you trek up the Aït Mizane valley, first to the village of Aremd, then on to the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Visitors and pilgrims both come here, although only Muslims may cross the stone bridge to the shrine itself. The village sits beside a small waterfall. You stop for lunch, then the trail climbs steadily, zigzagging up to the Toubkal refuge (3,206 m), where you spend the night.
Walking5–6h
Highest point3,206 m
NightToubkal refuge
Day3
Refuge · summit · refuge
Summit day
After an early breakfast, you make your attempt on Jebel Toubkal. The route goes up the south cirque, crosses the stream above the refuge, then heads over one of the mountain's many scree fields. The walking is fairly straightforward, but the scree and the altitude make parts of it hard going. The views over the High Atlas are worth it. After a short break on the pass, you return the same way to the refuge for lunch and a second night.
Walking6–7h
Highest point4,167 m
NightToubkal refuge
Day4
Refuge · Imlil · Marrakech
Back to Imlil and Marrakech
You walk back down to the Imlil valley by the same route, have lunch in Imlil, then transfer to Marrakech, about 1h30 by road.
Walking4–5h
Highest point3,206 m
EndsEnds in Marrakech
Highest point each day
Day 1 is an acclimatisation hike, so your body has time to adjust before the refuge and the summit. Day 4 starts at the refuge.
Day 12,489 m
Day 23,206 m
Day 34,167 m
Day 43,206 m
What's included
- Pick-up from your Marrakech accommodation and the transfer back at the end, about 1h30 each way
- A local mountain guide and team, with a cook preparing your lunches
- Three nights: a lodge in Imlil, then two at the Toubkal refuge
- A welcome mint tea and a look at the route on the map in Imlil
- Mules to carry your luggage
Not included: soft drinks, mineral water, tips, sleeping bags, or travel insurance.
Good to know
- Summit day is 6–7h of walking, with scree and altitude. Day 1 is there to help you acclimatise.
- The refuge is simple mountain accommodation.
Pricing
Priced per person — the more in your group, the less each person pays.
2 people€390 pp
3 people€370 pp
4–7 people€350 pp
8–12 people€330 pp
13–16 people€300 pp
★★★★★
Adouan was an amazing guide to hike Toubkal with. He spoke really good english so we had some great chats and he shared some amazing knowledge of the area. Imlil (the village where you'll stay) is a place I day dream of weekly - it was one of the most stunning places I've ever met, with such friendly local people. The food Adouan organised was to die for - absolutely gorgeous. 100% recommend, such an unforgettable experience!
Cagel A.
★★★★★
Rdouane was an incredible guide during my Toubkal hike in Morocco.
His kindness, knowledge, and support made the journey not only safe but truly extraordinary.
Thanks to him, my adventure became unforgettable!
L bachra
Ready to walk Toubkal?
From €300 per person, depending on group size (see pricing above). Tell Rdouane your dates and he will reply with availability. You can also email rdouaneidbenyous@gmail.com
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